New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to conserve electricity as a heat wave affected the East Coast. He recommended setting air conditioning units to 78 degrees and turning off unnecessary lights and electronics. Mamdani stated that the city is also taking measures to reduce energy consumption in municipal buildings and asked private partners to do the same. Forecasters predict temperatures in New York City could reach 100 degrees for the first time since 2012. The mayor's appeal received criticism from several Republican officials, who associated it with his political stance. Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the request, suggesting that it reflects a socialist agenda, while other GOP figures echoed similar sentiments.
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New York City Mayor Urges Residents to Set AC at 78 Degrees Amid Heat Wave
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has advised residents to set their air conditioning to 78 degrees during a heat wave, emphasizing the need for energy conservation. His request has faced backlash from Republican officials, who have criticized it as indicative of a socialist agenda. Forecasters predict temperatures could reach 100 degrees in the city for the first time since 2012.
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